Modular Climbing Shoe

Project Outline

To rebuild the construction of the climbing shoe while also extend the shoes lifetime for the user

Date

Spring 2025

MY Goal

Reinvent climbing shoes with a modular system that lets climbers refresh and customize their gear effortlessly; extending life comfort, and performance

The Problem!!!

Common causalities a climber can run into if they are frequently climbing.

Opportunity Space

There is an opportunity to design a bouldering shoe with a replaceable outsole, providing users with a cost-effective solution by extending the lifespan of their footwear. This innovative feature would not only help climbers save money over time but also offer Mammut a new, sustainable product option in the climbing footwear market.

A climber can go through multiple pairs of shoes in a year causing them to spend money on multiple pairs.

This concept adds modularity, letting users replace worn parts to stay climb-ready.

Product Life Cycle

This modular design concept lets users replace worn parts such as the sole, extending the shoes life. Replaced components are recycled through a take-back program to reduce weight and support sustainability.

Going to use the climbing shoes at the gym

Purchasing new climbing shoes

Be able to buy a replacement piece for the damaged rubber, and send back old rubber to be repurposed

Using shoes consistently will cause the material to wear down. Usually the rubber is the first to go

Mind Mapping

Created a simple mind map with terms that strongly represent MAMMUT’s story and brand

Design Objectives

This modular design concept lets users replace worn parts such the sole, extending the shoes life. Replaced components are recycled through a take-back program to reduce weight and support sustainability.